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Examples of weight lifter in a Sentence
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The homepage for Blokes, another telehealth company, is full of stark black-and-white images of shirtless weight lifters; and Ro, formerly Roman, released an ad intended to reach men interested in GLP-1s.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
But some people are a little of everything: weight lifters, trail runners, HIIT enthusiasts — where’s the legging for them?
—Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
These devices, designed for and once exclusively marketed to high-performance athletes, are now being pitched as necessary tools for inconsistent weight lifters, 5K runners, the unserious pickleballer, and even pet dogs who can barely be bothered to play fetch.
—Todd Plummer, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2023
From an Australian weight lifter getting a Ph.D. in biceps to a spiritual leader with the ability to harness and wield purse source energy, catching up on all of Brian Jordan Alvarez’s TikTok characters in one afternoon is a great way to induce psychosis.
—Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2023
In 1948, after moving to London, the 5-foot-5 Mr. Helfgott observed weight lifters working out in a park.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 28 June 2023
An omnivorous athlete, Andrew is black belt in karate, a devoted weight lifter, and a frequent high finisher in triathlon and Spartan races.
—Andrew Heffernan, Men's Health, 13 May 2023
Not just for weight lifters, this powder can also help support your immune function and overall health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Meanwhile, Olympic weight lifters, CrossFitters, and bodybuilders might prefer a flexible nylon belt for more dynamic lifts—say, like a clean or snatch.
—Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 20 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near weight lifter
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“Weight lifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weight%20lifter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
weight lifter
noun
: one who lifts barbells in competition or as an exercise
weight lifting
noun
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